Belts on a 3D printer should be tight enough, but not too tight. That can be an iffy thing to get right for someone who lacks familiarity with CNC platforms. Prusa Research aims to make it a bit ...

Layer shift caused by the belt being way too loose. 3D printer belt tension seems like a simple thing to deal with — you set the tension and then check it’s good now and then. If it gets really loose, ...

Like all things mechanical, the serpentine belt tensioner and idler pulley on C5 engines will eventually wear, develop play, and require replacement. A slight squeaking noise coming from either the ...

Over-tensioning shortens not only the life of V-belts but also that of the sheaves, electric motor, and driven equipment bearings. In extreme cases, it can even bend or break a motor shaft.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a recall on certain examples of the Chevy Silverado 1500, Chevrolet Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500 due to a problem related to the seat belt ...

The New Generation SM5 universal tension meter measures the Hertz frequency of all belt types, regardless of the belting and tension-member material. The meter provides a belt-frequency reading of 7 ...